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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
89
Imaging
47
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX720 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Canon SX720 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-960mm (F3.3-6.9) lens
  • 270g - 110 x 64 x 36mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Canon SX710 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX730 HS
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX720 HS (20.3MP) and EX-Z33 (10MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX720 HS was announced 6 years after the EX-Z33 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX720 HS grades versus the EX-Z33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX720 HS over the Casio EX-Z33

 SX720 HS EX-Z33 
ReleasedFebruary 2016August 2009More modern by 79 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Canon SX720 HS

 EX-Z33 SX720 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z33

 SX720 HS EX-Z33 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX720 HS has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 270 grams (0.60 lbs) while the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX720 HS vs the EX-Z33.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX720 HS and EX-Z33 is 89 and 97 respectively.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX720 HS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX720 HS to provide greater detail with its extra 10.3MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX720 HS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (270g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
48
incredible zoom range (24-960mm 40.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3MP)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (5.9 frames/s)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (250 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX720 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than others (270g)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (960mm)
no Timelapse function
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX720 HS Landscape photography details
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20.3 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (250 CIPA)
no Timelapse function
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX720 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
35
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (270g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
25
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX720 HS vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX720 HS and Casio EX-Z33
 Canon PowerShot SX720 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX720 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2016-02-18 2009-08-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-960mm (40.0x) 36-107mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.5"
Screen resolution 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.9 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 270 grams (0.60 pounds) 106 grams (0.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-13L NP-82
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $379 $120